MOT Status
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98,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in vicinity of lower arm mounts both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Outer exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover/under-tray loose (one bolt missing, remaining three intact) and corroded/deteriorated
offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault At time of test illuminating. when vehicle turned off and start, esp light turns off, and illuminates after driven (7.12 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside to Nearside. (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm 225/50 r 17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AE02 VWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 VWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE02 VWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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